CBIC Instructs Officers to Supply Prompt Records for CAG Audits:

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has released a significant notice on May 2, 2025, in which tax officers have been directed to supply records to government auditors on a timely basis.

CBIC Orders Timely Record Sharing for CAG Audit

Janvi Koli

May 7, 2025

Last update on May 7, 2025

CBIC Instructs Officers to Supply Prompt Records for CAG Audits The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has released a significant notice on May 2, 2025, in which tax officers have been directed to supply records to government auditors on a timely basis. What's Happening

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) lamented that tax officers were not furnishing documents for audits
This was pointed out in CAG's Audit Report 7 of 2024
The directive reminds officials that disclosure of these records is mandated under Article 149 of the Constitution

New Requirements

Tax officials are required to promptly release all information that CAG audit squads require
In case required documents are in taxpayers' hands, officials should send requests for them through letters
Officers are required to follow up to ensure release of all information requested

Why It Matters

Handing over information to auditors is not a choice—it's the law
Improved cooperation will enhance government accountability
Taxpayers may get formal invitations to provide documents for audits

This directive has been approved by the CBIC Chairman to enhance audit procedures and better comply with reporting obligations.

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